Technology
Technology is pivotal in modernizing local and state government operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. From digital infrastructure to cybersecurity, technology enables governments to better meet the needs of their communities. Staying informed about the latest technological advancements is crucial for effective governance. This directory offers articles on technology, along with related topics like Product News, which covers the latest tools and innovations that can be integrated into government services.
The ShakeAlert system will warn Californians several seconds to a minute before an earthquake begins, enough time to duck under a desk or otherwise protect themselves from harm.
According to a new report, the number of publicly-disclosed security incidents in K-12 schools reached 160 in the months of July and August 2019 alone
After Madison Campbell survived a sexual assault in college, she set out to find an alternative to the invasive rape kit collection process. The backlash, however, has been swift.
A new deal to rent bus stop curb space with Google is generating significant new revenue for the city of SF. How much the city is earning and how you can duplicate this feat...
In Richmond, CA, eminent domain is being explored as a strategy to help the community recover from the housing crises - but not for land. Instead, the city hopes to claim underwater mortgages...
A new technology will allow homeowners to test water, air and soil near their homes and in neighborhoods for hazardous waste and harmful chemicals...
In an effort to help the city and homeowners fight rising temperatures and energy costs, Los Angeles has implemented a new code requiring the use of cool roofs. Costs and outcomes inside...
Akron’s newest upgrade of a waste facility will not only power the facility itself, but also generate renewable energy and biosolid end-products for further revenue...
Quantum physics providing nuclear container inspectors new seal technology
New technology allowing police to launch a GPS device onto a suspect’s car may offer a significant reduction in dangerous and often expensive car chases...
A 50-acre landfill in Bridgeport, CT, will tap private industry to help speed a renewable energy park to completion. Combining the use of fuel cells, wind and solar, an estimated 3,000 homes will be powered annually. Details on this unique approach inside.
A number of important ideas and practices were shared at the recent ICIC Economic Summit. We focus on the three main strategies efficient cities are using to develop urban neighborhoods.
Concentrating salmonella to the point of detection now takes an hour, not a day
A proprietary road salting system developed by the Nazareth, PA, public works superintendent dramatically cuts the cost of dealing with winter storms. Read about this new, unique, cost-saving solution inside.
As cities and states across the US debate how to deal with the realities of online car sharing (Uber, etc.) companies entering the previously uncontested realm of the taxi business, California has taken the lead on permitting. Details inside.
A recent economics study of California’s medical marijuana policy since 1996 shows multiple lessons to be learned and what to expect behavorially from new rollouts in Colorado and Washington state.
Seattle and San Francisco have both implemented new technologies capable of setting pricing pricing based on demand. These new systems also allow for individual neighborhoods within a city to be treated differently. Details inside.
Sustainability
A New York State County is using a $3.17M grant from the Federal Transit Administration to add a fuel cell bus to an existing hybrid and diesel fleet. Read inside about the FTA’s efforts to promote U.S.-made fuel cell technology.
Jakarta, India, is experimenting with new technology allowing for monitoring of passenger vehicles and also capable of assigning violations for traffic incidents. How this technology and others are changing the law enforcement landscape.
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